Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 43.1% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $110,180 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Pittsburgh, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  70.3% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher